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Oxford Community Arts Center

A promotional image for Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night’s Dream event at The Oxford Community Arts Center.

Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

The Oxford Community Arts Center is hosting its annual Shakespeare in the Park on Aug. 26 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Aidan Cornue Aug 26, 2025

Oxford Community Arts Center hosts Ox Chalks the Walks

Artists competed in a sidewalk art contest, and the winners of the youth and adult competitions earned a cash prize.
Kethan Babu Aug 16, 2025
Artist Joe Prescher discusses drawings with students

"Paint a Mural Camp" fosters creativity in children

Local artist Joe Prescher held a youth camp centered around creating murals from Aug. 4 to Aug. 8.
Aidan Cornue Aug 14, 2025
The annual “Ox Chalks the Walks” will be on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

“Ox Chalks The Walks”

Chalk, talk and sidewalks strengthen community in Oxford.
Aidan Cornue Aug 8, 2025
Buckets of paint set in front of the Oxford Hive Mural

“Paint a Mural Camp” brings community together through art

Artist Joe Prescher aims to teach Oxford youth about the history and impact of murals.
Aidan Cornue Jul 26, 2025
Bruce Murray stands next to a piano

‘There’s a hunger’: Local pianist gives free concerts at arts center

Pianist Bruce Murray has been performing free concerts at the Oxford Community Arts Center since 2016. Supporting the arts is more important than ever today, he says.
Sean Scott Jun 17, 2025
Mike Smith cuts a ribbon in front of the Oxford Community Arts Center.

Oxford celebrates inaugural Historic Preservation Day, recognizes local preservation efforts

Oxford celebrated its first Historic Preservation Day on May 28.
Sean Scott Jun 3, 2025

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